Holiday lights · TX
Texas does Christmas big and mostly snow-free, from Austin's trail of lights to the twinkling River Walk and an indoor ice wonderland on the Gulf Coast.
Park light show Austin, TX
Zilker Park becomes a walking trail of millions of lights, themed displays and dozens of decorated trees. The event is held near the Zilker Holiday Tree, a spiral of lights strung from a historic moonlight tower.
Visiting: Runs for about two weeks in December, with a mix of free and paid nights; check the official site before you go.Official site →
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Riverside lights San Antonio, TX
Strands of colorful lights hang from the cypress trees and arched bridges along San Antonio's famous River Walk. A holiday river parade of decorated floats kicks off the season.
Visiting: Lit nightly from late November into early January; river barge rides are a popular way to see the lights.Official site →
Holiday festival Galveston, TX
Moody Gardens' holiday festival centers on ICE LAND, billed as the largest indoor ice sculpture attraction in the U.S., where visitors borrow parkas to walk through scenes carved by artisans from Harbin, China. A mile-long light trail, outdoor skating and holiday shows round out the event.
Visiting: Runs from late November into early January; check the official site for tickets and show times.
Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.
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